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India Sweet House and Shankara beauty brand partner for Holi celebration
Mumbai: This Holi, embark on a sensory journey that blends tradition with indulgence. India Sweet House, renowned for its handcrafted Indian sweets, and Shankara Beauty Brand, a purveyor of luxurious, natural skincare products, have joined forces to create the ultimate Holi pampering experience.
The collaboration between India Sweet House and Shankara offers a delightful combination of sweet treats and self-care rituals. Each bite of India Sweet House’s delectable sweets transports enthusiasts to the heart of Holi festivities. Crafted with love and authenticity using traditional recipes, these delicacies promise a rich and flavorful experience. But the indulgence doesn’t stop there. Shankara Beauty Brand elevates the Holi skincare routine with its luxurious products, formulated with natural, result-oriented ingredients. Experience the essence of ancient Indian beauty rituals as these products rejuvenate the skin, leaving it with a radiant glow that reflects the vibrant spirit of Holi.
India Sweet House is not just a sweets brand; it’s a tale of passion and tradition spearheaded by Vishwanath and Shwetha Rajashekar. Inspired by India’s diverse array of sweets and savories, they founded the brand to honor authenticity and purity, materializing their vision at Karma Farms, a sprawling 20-acre organic farm near Bangalore. Here, the essence of each sweet lies in the pristine quality of its ingredients, including organic ghee, khova, and milk meticulously sourced from the farm’s contented cows via a cutting-edge milking parlor, ensuring unparalleled freshness. Distinctively, India Sweet House crafts its delicacies solely on this organic farm, distinguishing it as the sole sweets and savories brand in India to do so. Beyond its agricultural roots, India Sweet House is a familial endeavor, with Shwetha and Vishwanath steering its trajectory while Rajesh Mehta expertly balances flavor and texture in each product. A workforce of over 100, predominantly women, imbues every stage of production with care and dedication, from farm management to the creation of the delightful treats that adorn tables across the nation.
Shankara takes great pride in its transformative skincare line, which seamlessly blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science, as symbolized by the Lotus-Rose logo. Focused on enhancing natural beauty rather than superficial fixes, its comprehensive range of face, body, and hair care products caters to skincare aficionados seeking holistic approaches. Moreover, Shankara’s commitment extends beyond beauty, as it allocates 100 per cent of its profits to social causes like girl education and women’s empowerment, ensuring customers contribute to positive societal change with every purchase. Join Shankara India in embracing beauty with purpose.
India Sweet House founders Vishwanath and Shwetha said, “At India Sweet House, we believe that authentic flavors and the purest ingredients come together to create unforgettable experiences. This Holi, our collaboration with Shakara Beauty Brand allows us to share the joy of tradition alongside the indulgence of self-care. We’re thrilled to partner with a brand that celebrates heritage in such a unique way.”
This collaboration between India Sweet House and Shankara Beauty Brand is a testament to the power of partnership in celebrating culture, tradition, and luxury. Experience the fusion of flavors and skincare delights this Holi season and elevate your celebrations with India Sweet House x Shankara.
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Sapphire Foods FY26 revenue rises to Rs 3,125 crore, posts loss
Q4 revenue at Rs 792 crore, FY26 loss at Rs 32 crore amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: If growth is on the menu, profitability seems to have taken a brief detour. Sapphire Foods India reported a steady rise in topline for FY26, even as rising costs weighed on profitability. Revenue from operations grew to Rs 3,125 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, up from Rs 2,882 crore in FY25. However, the company swung to a loss, reporting a net loss of Rs 32 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 17 crore in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs 3,153 crore, while total expenses climbed to Rs 3,167 crore, reflecting pressure across key cost heads.
In the March quarter, revenue came in at Rs 792 crore, compared to Rs 711 crore in the same period last year. The company reported a quarterly net loss of Rs 13 crore, against a profit of Rs 2 crore a year earlier.
Cost pressures remained visible across operations. Material costs rose to Rs 995 crore for FY26, while employee expenses increased to Rs 428 crore. Other expenses, the largest component, stood at Rs 1,229 crore, underscoring the impact of store operations and expansion-related spends.
Depreciation and amortisation expenses also climbed to Rs 392 crore for the year, reflecting continued investments in store infrastructure and growth.
At the operating level, the company reported a loss before tax of Rs 37 crore for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 23 crore in FY25. Exceptional items added Rs 24 crore to the cost burden during the year.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 3,256 crore as of March 31, 2026, up from Rs 3,041 crore a year earlier, indicating ongoing expansion. Net worth stood at Rs 1,389 crore.
Despite profitability pressures, operating cash flow remained resilient at Rs 507 crore, highlighting underlying business strength and demand stability.
The numbers paint a familiar picture in the quick-service restaurant space, growth continues to be served hot, but margins are still finding their footing.
